Ford Escort zx2

Tiny
FROGGERY17
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  • 2002 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
Car idles very rough. When car is started it reves up to about2 1/2 rpms. When driving down highway the car will slightly*****. When the wheel turns there is a slight grinding noise in the front. When the car idles it acts like it wants to die. I have had the front and back manifold gaskets changed. I have checked the transmission fluid and it seems to be fine.
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 AT 3:12 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

1.Defective spark plugs
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor
12.Mass Airflow Sensor
13.Idle air control valve

Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it-
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